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Installing Battery

Make sure that the vent hose is in good condition. If the hose is deformed or damaged, replace it.

WARNING: Caustic fluids
  • Danger of chemical burns

→ Avoid contact with caustic fluid.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

→ Ensure that there is good ventilation.

→ If you do come into contact, wash off immediately with plenty of warm water and contact a doctor if necessary.

WARNING: Caustic fluids
  • Danger of chemical burns

→ Avoid contact with caustic fluid.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

→ Ensure that there is good ventilation.

→ If you do come into contact, wash off immediately with plenty of warm water and contact a doctor if necessary.

Information 

Switch off all loads and remove the ignition key.

Information 

Switch off all loads and remove the ignition key.

  1. Risk of caustic burns! Position the battery in the battery case below the stops, if at all possible without tilting it.
  2. Position the battery mount and tighten with the fastening screw -B-  . → M8: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.) 
    Fig 1: Installing Battery
    G09819631Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Insert the vent hose for the battery.
  4. Risk of short circuit! First connect the positive cable, then the negative cable to the battery. → M6: 5 Nm 
  5. Position the battery cover and secure using the two twist locks -A-  . → Installing Battery Cover 
    Fig 2: Positioning Battery Cover
    G09819632Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.


Make sure that the vent hose is in good condition. If the hose is deformed or damaged, replace it.

WARNING: Caustic fluids
  • Danger of chemical burns

→ Avoid contact with caustic fluid.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

→ Ensure that there is good ventilation.

→ If you do come into contact, wash off immediately with plenty of warm water and contact a doctor if necessary.

WARNING: Caustic fluids
  • Danger of chemical burns

→ Avoid contact with caustic fluid.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

→ Ensure that there is good ventilation.

→ If you do come into contact, wash off immediately with plenty of warm water and contact a doctor if necessary.

Information 

Switch off all loads and remove the ignition key.

Information 

Switch off all loads and remove the ignition key.

  1. Risk of caustic burns! Position the battery in the battery case below the stops, if at all possible without tilting it.
  2. Position the battery mount and tighten with the fastening screw -B-  . → M8: 23 Nm (17 ftlb.) 
    Fig 1: Positioning Battery Mount
    G09819635Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.
  3. Insert the vent hose for the battery.
  4. Risk of short circuit! First connect the positive cable, then the negative cable to the battery. → M6: 5 Nm 
  5. Position the battery cover and secure using the two twist locks -A-  . → Installing Battery Cover 
    Fig 2: Positioning Battery Cover
    G09819636Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.